Benjamin Pierlot

Benjamin Pierlot (21 October 1748-2 September 1823) was a general of the French Republic.

Biography
Benjamin Pierlot was born on 21 October 1748 in Paris, France, and was made the colonel of a National Guard regiment at the start of the French Revolutionary Wars. Pierlot commanded his regiment during the Battle of Sorbey in 1793, where they gained experience in combat. In 1800, he retired from the military at the age of 52.